Chien 51Cedric Jimenez
Table of Contents
- Chien 51Cedric Jimenez
- 28 years later: The Temple of the DeadNia DaCosta
- Money shotJoe Carnahan
- NinoPauline Loquès
- FolichonneriesEric K. Boulianne
- Send helpSam Raimi
- The ideal soulAlice Vial
- Howling HeightsEmerald Fennell
- Epic: Elvis Presley in concertBaz Luhrmann
- Shivers 7Kevin Williamson
- Peaky Blinders: L’immortelTom Harper
- Last chance projectPhil Lord et Christopher Miller
- The confessionKristoffer Borgli
- Super Mario Galaxy moviesAaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
- MichaelAntoine Fuqua
Why we can’t wait: Artificial intelligence is increasingly inspiring filmmakers and Cédric Jimenez is launching into this theme in his turn. Chien 51 projects us into a Paris of the future, fragmented into social zones under the control of an omnipresent AI. The film will be carried by the duo Gilles Lellouche and Adèle Exarchopoulos.
Expected release date: January 9
Trailer for “Dog 51” (VVS Films)
28 years later: The Temple of the DeadNia DaCosta
Why we can’t wait: Less than a year after the release of 28 years laterthis sequel places more emphasis on the character played by Ralph Fiennes and on a group of survivors, presented briefly in the last chapter. If the previous part divided the public, the first images promise a gripping spectacle. It remains to be seen whether Nia DaCosta will be able to match Danny Boyle’s vision behind the camera.
Expected release date: January 16
Trailer for “28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead” (Columbia)
Money shotJoe Carnahan
Why we can’t wait: It’s always nice to see Matt Damon and Ben Affleck together on screen. After their acclaimed collaboration in Air in 2023, this time they dive into the heart of a thriller police officer surrounding the discovery of millions of dollars linked to organized crime in Miami, a case which will weaken the unit responsible for the investigation.
Expected release date: January 16
NinoPauline Loquès
Why we can’t wait: Quebecer Théodore Pellerin will star in Pauline Loquès’ first feature film. The film offers an intimate story about a young man faced with a cancer diagnosis. The feature film was praised at the last Cannes Film Festival.
Expected release date: January 16
“Nino” Trailer (K-Films America)
FolichonneriesEric K. Boulianne
Why we can’t wait: First Quebec release to watch at the start of the year. This feature film written and directed by Éric K. Boulianne is intended to be a daring romantic comedy. Alongside Catherine Chabot, the filmmaker plays one of the main roles in this intimate story exploring the daily life of a couple ready to push their limits in order to revive their sex life.
Expected release date: January 30
Trailer for “Folichonneries” (Entract Films)
Send helpSam Raimi
Why we can’t wait: Sam Raimi leaves superhero films to return to his first love: horror. The director of The Opera of Terror et The Curse of Hell this time signs a survivalist thriller, in which two colleagues must face a series of ordeals after the crash of their plane on a desert island.
Expected release date: January 30
Trailer for “Send Help” (20th Century Fox)
The ideal soulAlice Vial
Why we can’t wait: This film marks the debut of Magalie Lépine-Blondeau in French cinema. The Quebec actress stars opposite Jonathan Cohen in this romantic comedy where she plays a woman capable of seeing the dead and communicating with them. When she finally falls in love, she discovers that this love may not be as real as she imagined.
Expected release date: February 6
Trailer for “The Ideal Soul” (Immina Films)
Howling HeightsEmerald Fennell
Why we can’t wait: Prominent director Emerald Fennell signs a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s cult novel. With a more gothic and modern approach, the film highlights Jacob Elordi, noticed in 2025 for Frankensteinalongside the charismatic Margot Robbie, promising an intense and visually arresting interpretation of this classic of English literature.
Expected release date: February 13
Trailer for “Howling Heights” (Warner Bros)
Epic: Elvis Presley in concertBaz Luhrmann
Why we can’t wait: After signing a unique biopic on Elvis Presley in 2022, Baz Luhrmann got his hands on a multitude of previously unpublished archives from King during his research. This documentary draws on these rare images to go behind the scenes of a legendary show presented by Elvis in Las Vegas.
Expected release date: February 27
Trailer for “Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert” (Universal)
Shivers 7Kevin Williamson
Why we can’t wait: The iconic killer in the ghost mask is back… once again. After having breathed a breath of fresh air into the franchise with new protagonists, the recent installment is now returning to its roots. Neve Campbell thus reprises her emblematic role of Sidney Prescott, once again placed at the heart of the plot. And she won’t be the only familiar face to make a return.
Expected release date: February 27
Trailer for “Shrills 7” (Paramount)
Peaky Blinders: L’immortelTom Harper
Why we can’t wait: After nine notable seasons, Peaky Blinders is making a comeback… to the cinema. The action picks up directly after the events of the last episode broadcast in 2022, and the fans will find Cillian Murphy in his iconic role of anti-hero Tommy Shelby. This move to the big screen promises to prolong the intensity and suspense that made the series a success.
Expected release date: 6 mars
Last chance projectPhil Lord et Christopher Miller
Why we can’t wait: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller tackle one of their most ambitious projects with this adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel. Carried by Ryan Gosling in the role of a science professor propelled against his will light years from Earth, the film sees him charged with a crucial mission: to identify the cause of the progressive extinction of the Sun.
Expected release date: February 20
“Last Chance Project” Trailer (Amazon MGM Studios)
The confessionKristoffer Borgli
Why we can’t wait: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, two of the most notable actors of recent years, form here a couple confronted with the questions that arise on the eve of a wedding. Kristoffer Borgli, known for his original way of exploring human relationships, promises to present a unique vision of contemporary romance.
Expected release date: 3 avril
Trailer for “The Confession” (VVS Films)
Super Mario Galaxy moviesAaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Why we can’t wait: A real triumph at the box office in 2023, this new adaptation of the video game Mario Bros seduced by its visual brilliance and its resolutely comic tone. This sequel will bring together the heroes of the first part while introducing new characters, including Bowser’s son, who will become the main antagonist of Mario and his brother Luigi.
Expected release date: 3 avril
Trailer for “Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie” (Universal)
MichaelAntoine Fuqua
Why we can’t wait: After nearly 10 years of preparation, the King of Pop will finally have his biopic on the big screen. The first images ignited the vast community of fans of Michael Jackson, notably due to the fact that his nephew Jaafar, who plays him, looks just like him. It remains to be seen whether director Antoine Fuqua will mainly celebrate the career or also explore the gray areas in the life of the famous singer.
Expected release date: 24 avril
Trailer for “Michael” (Cineplex Pictures)
